| 101 Soils in Our Environment U 5 |
| | Soil as: an irreplaceable natural resource, source of pollution, and as the media for storage and/or inactivation of pollutants. Nutrient pollution of waters, homeowners' problems with soils, and the effect of soils on the food chain. |
| | Su, Au Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr disc. Not open to Soil Science majors or students required to take or with credit for 300.01 or Soil Sci 300.01. GEC physi sci course. |
| 119 Professional Survey in Environment and Natural Resources |
| | Career opportunities, professional development, and curriculum planning for majors and exploring students. |
| | Wi, Sp Qtrs. |
| | 119.01 Survey of Park and Policy Careers U 1 |
| | | The identification, development and recommended academic preparation for professional career opportunities in park administration and conservation policy. |
| | | Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 119.01. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. Some off campus field trips for direct contact with various park operation and programs with professional administrators. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 119.02 Professional Survey of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife U 1 |
| | | Origin, development, and future of the Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife professions. Career opportunities, professional development, and curriculum planning for majors and exploring students. |
| | | Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 119.02. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. Required of Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife majors. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 119.03 Professional Survey of Environmental Science U 1 |
| | | Exploration of the field, including areas of study and career opportunities in Ecosystem Restoration, Environmental Science Education, Stream, Coastal and Wetland Science, and Soil and Water Conservation. |
| | | Wi Qtr. This course is graded S/U. |
| 189 Work Experience in Natural Resources U 2 |
| | Student must secure approval of instructor prior to employment (equivalent to 10 weeks full-time) and submit an evaluation by third Friday of quarter following work. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Equiv of 10 wks employment. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 189. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 201 Introduction to Environmental Science U 5 |
| | Introduction to environmental science, the ecological foundation of environmental systems, and the ecological impacts of environmental degradation by humans. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 dis. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 201. |
| 203 Society and Natural Resources U 5 |
| | Introduction to interactions between humans, natural resources, and ecosystems from a social science perspective. |
| | Su, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 dis. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 203. |
| 221 Biology and Identification of Woody Forest Plants U 5 |
| | Field identification of trees, shrubs, and vines in temperate forest ecosystems; basic biological principles of morphology, reproduction, growth, genetics, and taxonomy of major woody species. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 4.5-hr lab. Prereq: 201 and 203 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 221. |
| 222 Natural Resources Data Analysis U 5 |
| | Natural resources applications of statistics to land management. |
| | Au, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 222. GEC course. |
| 231 Research in Avian Ecology U 5 |
| | Introduction to the scientific process and research methods as commonly applied to studies of avian ecology and conservation. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. H231 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Prereq: Honors program or permission of instructor. Not open to students who have credit for 231. Three weekend field trips are required. |
| 232 Landscape Maintenance U 4 |
| | Management of landscape plantings with special emphasis on transplanting, mulching, nutrition, pest control, pruning, physiological disorders and diagnosing plant problems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 232 or H&CS 232. Cross-listed in Horticulture and Crop Science. |
| 289 Natural Resources Practicum U 2 |
| | Experience in the application of principles and techniques of environmental/natural resources problem solving. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Enrollment in the School of Environment and Natural Resources and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 300 Soil Science |
| | Prereq: Chem 101 or 121. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. BER/GEC/LAR course. |
| | 300.01 Soil Science U 3 |
| | | Introduction to soil physical, chemical, and biological properties related to land use, environmental quality, and crop production. |
| | | Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 300.01. |
| | 300.02 Soil Science Laboratory U 2 |
| | | Observation and quantitative determination of soil properties. |
| | | Au, Wi Qtrs. 1 3-hr lab. Prereq or concur: 300.01 or Soil Sci 300.01. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 300.02. |
| 311 Foundations for Environmental Communications, Education and Interpretation U 3 |
| | Foundational course that prepares students in ECEI for understanding the theoretical bases that relate and differentiate environmental communications, education, and interpretation. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201 and 203 or Nat Res 203 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 311. Course includes required field trips. |
| 319 Introduction to Forestry Fisheries and Wildlife U 3 |
| | Ecological principles applied to integrated management of forest, fish, and wildlife resources; economic, policy, and administrative aspects of forestry, fisheries, and wildlife management. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201 and 203 or Nat Res 203. Not open to students who have credit for Nat Res 319. Required of Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife majors. |
| 322 Forest Ecosystems U 5 |
| | Structure and function of temperate forest ecosystems; field-oriented study of the relationships among ecosystem components, and of the composition and successional dynamics of forest communities. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 4.5-hr lab. Prereq or concur: 201 or Nat Res 201, 203 or Nat Res 203, 221 or Nat Res 221 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 322. |
| 323 Forest Biometrics U 5 |
| | A study of the quantitative decision tools necessary to measure the forest resource; confidence and probability measures of land area, timber, water, wildlife, and recreation. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 2 2-hr lab. Prereq: 222 or Stat 145 or H&CS 260 or Anim Sci 260. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 323. |
| 324 Natural Resources Photointerpretation U 3 |
| | Principles and methods of photointerpretation for natural resources management. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201 and 203 or Nat Res 203. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 324. |
| 333 Silviculture U 5 |
| | Ecological principles and practical applications of methods for controlling forest ecosystem structure and function; prescription of silvicultural practices in the field. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 5-hr cl. 1 or 2 all-day field trips. Prereq or concur: 201 or Nat Res 201, 203 or Nat Res 203, and 221 or Nat Res 221, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 333. |
| 340 Concepts of Parks and Recreation U 3 |
| | Examination of parks and recreation concepts including development, rationale, and frameworks for park and recreation systems in the United States. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 340. |
| 350 Wildland Fire Management |
| | 350.01 Introduction to Wildland Fire Management U 3 |
| | | Wildland fire behavior, fire safety, control of wildland fires, and the use of prescribed fire in management objectives. Meets S-100 and S-190 requirements for wildland firefighter certification. |
| | | Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 350.01. |
| | 350.02 Wildland Fire Management Laboratory U 2 |
| | | Teaches wildland firefighter skills and safety, and provides familiarity with tools and apparatus. Meets S-130 requirements for wildland firefighter certification. One weekend field work required. |
| | | Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Concur: 350.01. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 350.02. |
| 355 Water Quality Management U 3 |
| | Causes, consequences, and solutions of pollution in lakes, rivers, wetlands, and groundwater; analysis of the physical, chemical, and biological indicators of water quality. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201 and 203 or Nat Res 203. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 355. |
| 367 The Making and Meaning of the American Landscape U 5 |
| | Interpretation of the contemporary American landscape as the product of many interacting physical and sociocultural forces. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 2 1-hr rec. Prereq: English 110 or 110.01 or 110.02 or 110.03 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Larch 202 or 367 or Nat Res 367. Cross-listed in Landscape Architecture. VPA Admis Cond course. GEC second writing course (and arts and hums cultures and ideas BS only). |
| 400 Natural Resources Policy U 5 |
| | Conceptual and historic development, implementation, and evaluation of resource policy. |
| | Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 rec. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201 and 203 or Nat Res 203. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 400. BER/GEC/LAR course. |
| 432* Forest Industries U 5 |
| | A detailed study of the harvesting and manufacturing processes used to produce forest products; laws governing workshop safety and environmental pollution; transportation of forest products. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201 and 203 or Nat Res 203 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 432. |
| 442 Soil Management U 5 |
| | A consideration of the necessity for conserving our soil resource. Emphasis on processes active in erosion and management practice to sustain productivity and maintain environmental quality. |
| | Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 300.01 or Soil Sci 300.01. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 442. |
| 448 Natural Resources Law Enforcement U 4 |
| | An examination of the law enforcement function in natural resources and recreation management. Prerequisite for acceptance to the Natural Resources Ranger Academy program. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201, 203 or Nat Res 203 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 448. |
| 494 Group Studies U 3-5 |
| | Selected topics in soil science. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. |
| 498 Study Tour |
| | Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. |
| | 498.01 Domestic U 1-15 |
| | | Repeatable. |
| | 498.02 Foreign U 1-15 |
| | | Repeatable. |
| 510 Natural History of Ohio U G 5 |
| | Field course emphasizing inter-relationship among physical and biological factors in various ecological settings; field techniques and identification skills used for research paper; teacher section offered. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl and Sat field trip. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 510. |
| H529 Biotechnology and Evolution U 5 |
| | Evolutionary and genetic mechanisms leading to life history variation among vertebrates; promises and pitfalls of biotechnology; genetic mechanisms of diseases in higher vertebrates and humans. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 3-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing and written permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res H529. Cross-listed in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior courses recommended are EEOB 400 or H400, Mol Gen 500, Biochem 511, Chem 252, and Nat Res 628. |
| 531 Environmental and Natural Resources Economics U G 5 |
| | Economic analysis of the use and management of natural resources and of environmental policy. |
| | Au, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Not open to students with credit for Agr Econ 531 or AED Econ 531 or Nat Res 531. Cross-listed in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics. |
| 540 Urban and Sports Turf Soils U G 3 |
| | Soil science relevant to urban use, including problems associated with urban soil, urban and sports turf soil design, and playability of sports turf soils. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 300.01 or Soil Sci 300.01 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 540. |
| 545 Advanced Perspectives of Natural Resource Administration U G 5 |
| | Advanced concepts and principles of agency purposes, policy processes, and planning strategies for natural resource land and/or program management. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 400 or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 540. |
| 567 Communicating Environmental and Natural Resources Information U 5 |
| | Concepts, skills development, and practice in accessing and communicating information about the environment and natural resources to varied audiences; emphasis on written and oral communication. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 2-hr cl. Prereq: Second writing course and 15 cr hrs of nat res course work, or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 567. GEC/LAR course. |
| 580 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers U G 3 |
| | Principles of soil fertility, plant nutrition, and fertilizer management; environmental considerations and low input concepts in soil fertility. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 580. |
| H590 Honors Colloquium U 2 |
| | Instruction in the preparation of research proposals and discussion of current research in natural resources. |
| | Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing in NRE honors program. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res H590. Required of all NRE honors students. This course is graded S/U. |
| 595 Wilderness Leadership Education |
| | Affiliate program with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Field studies and practice of wilderness expedition skills, leadership, group dynamics, safety, judgement, and environmental studies. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Approval of NOLS application. Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary. Contact department office for details. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. |
| | 595.01 Wilderness Leadership Education - Term U 6 |
| | | Term - 4 weeks. Repeatable. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. |
| | 595.02 Wilderness Leadership Education - Quarter U 15 |
| | | Quarter - 12 weeks. Repeatable. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. |
| 596 Environmental Field Studies |
| | Affiliate program with the School for Field Studies (SFS). Interdisciplinary studies and field research methods exploring ecological, socio-political, and economic aspects of environmental issues. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Approval of SFS application. Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary. Contact department office for details. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. |
| | 596.01 Environmental Field Studies - Term U 6 |
| | | Term - 4 weeks. Repeatable. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. |
| | 596.02 Environmental Field Studies - Quarter U 15 |
| | | Quarter - 12 weeks. Repeatable. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. |
| 597 Issues of the Contemporary World |
| | Prereq: Sr standing. GEC/LAR courses. |
| | 597.02 Antarctic Marine Ecology and Policy U 5 |
| | | Historical and contemporary evaluation of Antarctic resource management and its scientific basis. |
| | | Sp Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. H597.02 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Prereq: Sr standing. Prereq for H597.02: Sr standing and enrollment in an honors program. Not open to students with credit for Int Stds 597.02 or Zoology 597.02 or Nat Res 597.02. Cross-listed in International Studies. |
| 598 Natural Resources Management Study Tour U 2-5 |
| | Analysis and comparative studies of natural resources management program through on-site visits and interaction with professional managers. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1-2 hr cl; field study tour. Prereq: Jr standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Travel and subsistence costs will be borne by the student. |
| 601 Evaluation of Environmental Impact U G 4 |
| | Study of impact of human activity in natural resources through evaluation of environmental impact. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Sr or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 601. |
| 602 International Environmental Impact Assessment U G 5 |
| | Fundamental concepts of International Environmental Impact Assessment including the legal and institutional frameworks, practice and performance, and social and cultural contexts that shape EIA's implementation worldwide. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 hr arr. Prereq: Jr, sr, grad standing or permission of instructor. |
| 606 Natural Resources Management |
| | 606.01 Natural Resources Management U 5 |
| | | Integration of technical knowledge with social and institutional constraints as they relate to professions in resources management. |
| | | Au, Wi Qtrs. 4 cl, 1-hr disc (Arranged). Prereq: Sr standing and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 606.01. Required of Human Dimensions and Environmental Science majors. |
| | 606.02 Natural Resources Management for Forestry Fisheries and Wildlife U 5 |
| | | Application and integration of technical knowledge and methodologies in the forestry, fisheries, and wildlife sciences to planning, problem-solving, and decision-making in natural resources. |
| | | Au Qtr. Arr. Prereq: 323 or 626 or 662 or Nat Res 323 or 626 or 662 and sr standing in natural resources. Students will normally be Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife majors. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 606.02. Required of Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife majors. Lodging, meals, and transportation fee required for off-campus field experience. 2-week off campus field experience before autumn quarter. Course continues on-campus during autumn quarter. |
| 610* Environmental Interpretation and Visitor Services U G 5 |
| | Principles and practice in communicating with visitors in leisure and non-formal education settings. |
| | Sp Qtr. 5 1-hr cl, 3 independent off-campus site visits and 1 2-day trip. Prereq: 567 Nat Res 567 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 610. |
| 611* Great Lakes Education Workshop U G 1-4 |
| | Techniques and curricula for presenting interdisciplinary aspects of the oceans and Great Lakes in formal and nonformal education settings. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 10 course hrs per cr hr, field trip. Prereq: Jr standing or above. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Offered frequently off-campus on request. Cross-listed with Education Teaching and Learning. |
| 613 Methods for Environmental and Ecological Education U G 5 |
| | Experience centered course for environmental and ecological education including objective, instructional, and evaluative procedures appropriate for formal and nonformal settings. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Sr or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 613. |
| 614* Marine and Aquatic Education U G 3 |
| | Overview of oceanic and Great Lakes resources, their roles in history, climate, commerce, and culture; examination of teaching materials for formal and informal settings. |
| | Su, Wi Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl, field trip. Prereq: 20 cr hrs of social, physical, and/or biological sciences or teacher certification, and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 614. Cross-listed with Educational Studies. Travel and subsistence costs for winter field trip must be borne by students. Summer offering at Stone Lab. |
| 615 Environmental Risk Communication U G 5 |
| | Principles and practice for environmental risk communication processing where the objective is to inform and improve decision making at a variety of levels. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 567 or Nat Res 567 or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 615. |
| 617 Aquatic Environmental Science for Teachers U G 3 |
| | Classroom adaptable study of coastal/lake environments including physical and biological characteristics and processes, species interactions, management principles, and human environmental impacts. |
| | Su Qtr. 6 days, 8AM-4PM. Prereq: 20 cr hrs of physical and/or biological sciences. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 617. Taught at F.T. Stone Laboratory. |
| 618 Ecological Engineering and Science U G 4 |
| | Definition, classification, and practice of Ecological Engineering. Course describes ecological systems and the design of natural systems to provide societal services and benefits to nature. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing with at least one course in one of the following subject areas: biology, ecology, engineering, or geology. Not open to students with credit for Civil En 618 or FA&B Eng 618 or Nat Res 618. Cross-listed in Civil Engineering, and Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering. |
| 620 Principles of Fisheries Ecology and Management U G 5 |
| | Ecological principles applied to conservation and management of aquatic vertebrates. Principles of fisheries management including social and economic factors. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 319 or Nat Res 319, or grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 620. |
| 623 Principles of Wildlife Ecology and Management U G 5 |
| | Principles of population and community ecology applied to conservation and management of terrestrial vertebrates. Principles of wildlife management including social and economic factors. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 319 or Nat Res 319 or grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 623. |
| 624 Wildlife Identification and Management U G 5 |
| | Characteristics, life histories, and population management of North American game, non-game, and special interest wildlife. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl, 2 2-hr labs, 1-2 Sat field trips required. Prereq: 319 or Nat Res 319 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 522 or 624. |
| 625 Management of Wildlife Habitat U G 3 |
| | Principles and practices of ecosystem conservation for game, non-game, and special interest wildlife. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 1-hr cl. Prereq: 319 or Nat Res 319 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 523 or 625. |
| 626 Methods in Aquatic Ecology U G 5 |
| | Introduction to experimental designs, field and laboratory techniques, and statistical methods commonly used to study aquatic ecosystems. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 4-hr lab, 4 overnight field trips. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201, jr standing or above. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 626. |
| 627 Ecology and Management of Aquatic Invertebrates U G 5 |
| | Diversity, ecology, and management of the major groups of aquatic invertebrates, with an emphasis on North American freshwater macroinvertebrates. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 4-hr lab. Prereq: 319 or Nat Res 319 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 627. |
| 628 Aquaculture U G 5 |
| | Overview of physical, biological and economical factors influencing fish culture systems. World fish production practice comparisons. Emphasis on propagation and conservation efforts. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 4-hr lab, 2 fish hatchery trips. Prereq: 319 or Nat Res 319. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 628. |
| 629 Ecology and Management of Wetlands Birds U G 3 |
| | Ecology and habitat relationships of wetland birds that inhabit the Lake Erie region. Management of wetlands as wildlife habitat. |
| | Su Qtr. 1 wk full time Stone Lab. Prereq: College Biology, Ecology, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 629. |
| 630 Soils of Forest Ecosystems U G 3 |
| | Characteristics and processes of soils in natural and managed forests; interactions of forest communities and soils; management of soils in forest ecosystems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 630. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, and practicing professionals in forestry and soil science. |
| 631 Arboriculture U G 5 |
| | Integration of environmental factors and culture practices necessary to establish, grow, and maintain plant function in the landscape in an ethical, cost effective manner. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 435 or Nat Res 435 and a 400 level course in Entomol or Plnt Path. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 631. This course is available for EM credit. |
| 635 Forest Management U G 4 |
| | Application of biological, economic, and planning principles to address the sustainable management of forest resources with emphasis of the timber resource and associated products. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 323 or Nat Res 323 and 333 or Nat Res 333, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 635. |
| 640 Natural Resources Program Planning I U G 5 |
| | Inventory and evaluation of natural resources for program planning with consideration of goals, objectives and actions, budgeting, and planning documents. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 311 or 320 or 321 or 340 or 355 or Nat Res 311 or 320 or 321 or 340 or 355 and 400. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 640. |
| 641 Natural Resources Program Planning II U G 3 |
| | Application of concepts, strategies, and data from Natural Resources Program Planning I to a field planning exercise. |
| | Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 640 or Nat Res 640. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 641. |
| 642 Natural Resources Administration U G 5 |
| | Organization and administration of parks and associated recreation areas and activities. |
| | Sp Qtr. 5 1-hr cl. Prereq: 340, 400 or Nat Res 340, 400 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 642. |
| 643 Outdoor Recreation and Tourism by the Private Sector U G 4 |
| | Factors influencing supply and demand for outdoor recreation and tourism facilities provided by the private sector; the feasibility study, liability, insurance, and other managerial concerns. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 540 or Nat Res 540 and Econ 200 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 643. |
| 645 Soils of the Tropics U G 3 |
| | Review of soil resources of the tropics and their management based on climate, vegetation, soil types and their geographic distribution, soil properties, traditional and improved soil management systems. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 300.01 or Soil Sci 300.01. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 643. |
| 647 Wilderness Policy and Management U G 4 |
| | Detailed study of policy processes, planning procedures, designation mechanics, utilization issues, and management programs for wilderness resources. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 321 or Nat Res 321 and 400 or 540 or Nat Res 400 or Nat Res 540 or equiv with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 647. |
| H648 Tragedy of the Commons? Environment, Government and Collective Action U G 4 |
| | Interdisciplinary study of common pool resources to understand the interplay of communities, markets and states in solving collective action problems. Includes strategic game simulations. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Honors or scholars students with jr or sr or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res H648. |
| 650* Soil Landscapes: Morphology, Genesis and Classification U G 5 |
| | Course in soil genesis, classification and mapping. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1-hr lab. Prereq: 330.01. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 650. |
| 651 Water Resources Institutions and Policies U G 5 |
| | Review and advanced analysis of Ohio, interstate, and federal institutions and policies which influence the use and management of water resources. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr, 1 1-hr cl arr. Prereq: 400 or Nat Res 400 or concur or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 650. |
| 653* Solid Waste Management U G 5 |
| | Overview of the management of solid waste examination of policy, alternative strategies, and hierarchical decision-making. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or Nat Res 201 and 203 or Nat Res 203 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 653. Field trips required. |
| 655 The Soil Physical Environment U G 4 |
| | Principally involves the state and transport of water, heat and gas within soil, and the associated soil physical properties. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 hrs lec. Prereq: 300.01, Physics 111 and Math 150 or equiv. |
| 656 Ecosystems of the World: Temperate, Boreal and High Latitude Ecosystems U G 3 |
| | Intermediate course in ecology emphasizing structure-function relations at broad scales, incorporating soil development, geomorphology, climate, and human impact into analyses of major temperate, boreal, and polar ecosystems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Sr or grad standing; PCMB 413.01 or EEOB 413.01 or equiv; and 20 additional hrs in natural science or natural resources or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for EEOB 656 or PCMB 656 or Nat Res 656. Cross-listed in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology. |
| 660 Soil Chemical Processes and Environmental Quality U G 5 |
| | A comprehensive study of chemical processes in soils and their impact on environmental quality. Computer laboratory provides hands-on experience with geochemical speciation models. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 300.01. Not open to students with credit for 680. |
| 662 Wildlife Ecology Methods U G 5 |
| | Methods used by professional wildlife ecologists to measure population characteristics and habitat quality for wild terrestrial vertebrates. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr labs, 2 Sat and 1 full weekend field trips required. Prereq: 222 or Stat 145 or H&CS 260 or Anim Sci 260 and Nat Res 319 and 623 or Nat Res 623, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 662. Students will normally be wildlife management majors. |
| 671 Soil Physics U G 5 |
| | A study of the physical makeup and properties of soil, including structure, thermal relationships, consistency, plasticity, water, and their relationships. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 442 or Soil Sci 442, Physics 131, Math 151. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 671. |
| 672 Laboratory Methods of Soil, Plant, and Environmental Analysis U G 5 |
| | A comprehensive overview of theory, principles and techniques of laboratory methods used for chemical analysis of soil, plant material, and environmental samples. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Two qtrs of chemistry. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 672. |
| 675 Environmental Fate and Impact of Contaminants in Soil and Water U G 4 |
| | An overview of contaminant sources, transport through soil and water, and environmental fate and impact to human and ecosystem receptors. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Two qtrs of chemistry and one qtr of biology or plnt bio. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 675. |
| 682 Soil Ecology U G 3 |
| | Study of soil biology community members and habitat. Status and strategies to manipulate microorganisms to optimize ecological functioning of ecosystems and environmental remediation. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 300.01 or Soil Sci 300.01, Chem 122, Biology 114, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 682. |
| 684 Internships in Natural Resources Professions U G 0 |
| | Internship (equivalent to 10 weeks of full-time employment) in natural resources professions arranged with cooperating natural resources or environmental agencies, organizations or industries. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Enrollment in the School of Environment Natural Resources and permission of instructor. Repeatable. Maximum of 6 quarters. This course is graded S/U. |
| 689 Professional Practice in Natural Resources U 4 |
| | Preparation of a written report and delivery of a presentation based on internship employment in natural resources professions. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 684 or Nat Res 684 and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 690 Workshop in Environmental Education U G 1-3 |
| | Problems of instruction in environmental education with consideration of both traditional approaches and current developments in content and methodology. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. |
| 691 Workshop in Environmental Management Education U G 1-2 |
| | Identification of environmental problems and management alternatives with emphasis on related education and communications techniques; survey of related research; development of applied educational and communications strategies. |
| | Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 693 Individual Studies in Natural Resources U G 2-5 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 694 Group Studies U G 2-5 |
| | Group studies on the nature and management of natural resources encompassed in one of the following areas. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| 697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15 |
| | An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. This course is Progress ("P") graded. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. |
| 698 Study Tour |
| | Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. |
| | 698.01 Domestic U G 1-15 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. |
| | 698.02 Foreign U G 1-15 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. |
| 710 Methods in Ecosystem Science U G 5 |
| | Examines the movement and interaction of material and energy into, out of, and within terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Introduction to concepts and methods commonly used in ecosystems sciences. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl, 4-hr lab. Prereq: General Ecology (EEOB 413 or equiv) and 15 additional cr hrs in biological sciences; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 710. |
| 715 Community Education for Environmental Issues U G 3 |
| | Seminar study in activism, mass/group movements, and education for reempowerment/intervention with emphasis on community environmental issues. |
| | Su Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Sr or grad sanding. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 715. Maximum enrollment of 25. Experiential learning methods. |
| 716 Choices for the Environment U G 3 |
| | Exploration of the process of information flow leading to individual decision-making and educating on environmental issues. |
| | Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Jr or sr or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 716. Experiential based learning course. |
| 725 Wetland Ecology and Management U G 5 |
| | Biological, physical, chemical, and ecological aspects of major wetland ecosystems in North America; valuation, classification, and management of wetlands for biotic resources and water management. |
| | Au Qtr. 1 5-hr cl. Prereq: EEOB 413.01 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 725. |
| 726 Wetland and River Restoration U G 3 |
| | Fundamental concepts of ecological engineering applied to wetland creation and restoration and river restoration. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 725 or permission of instructor. |
| 730 Computer Simulation of Soil Hydrological and Biogeochemical Processes U G 3 |
| | Simulations include geochemical speciation, fate of toxic substances, contaminant bioavailability, remediation, water flow, soil thermal properties, cycling of C and plant nutrients, and microbial populations. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 300.01, 300.02. |
| 731* Principles and Applications of Forest Ecosystem Restoration U G 3 |
| | Analysis of ecological processes as they relate to the restoration of disturbed forest ecosystems. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 hr arr. Prereq: Sr or grad standing; permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 731. 1-2 all day field trips. |
| 733 Successional Dynamics of Forests U G 5 |
| | Analysis of past development of forest stands; examination of major processes causing changes over time in communities of trees. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 4-hr lab, and arranged 1 or 2 all-day field trips. Prereq: Sr or grad standing; permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 733. Taught in odd years. |
| 734 Forest Ecosystem Management U G 4 |
| | Concepts and methods applied to managing forests across broad landscapes for biodiversity, multiple uses, and ecosystem integrity within the context of traditional forest management. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Sr or grad standing and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 734. |
| 736* Public Forest and Lands Policy U G 4 |
| | Explores fundamental and leading-edge concepts in U.S. public forest and lands policy. Emphasizes political, legal, and administrative issues of federal and state lands, especially forests. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 400 or Nat Res 400 or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 736. |
| 750 Resolving Social Conflict G 4 |
| | A multidisciplinary examination of social conflict, its dynamics, and its negotiated and consensual resolution; offers a broad-based framework for diagnosing and managing conflict; applied to legal, environmental, organizational, and geopolitical conflicts. |
| | Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 750. Cross-listed in Business Administration: Interdisciplinary and City and Regional Planning. |
| 752 Environmental Science and Law U G 4 |
| | Introduction to the common and statutory law and administration of environmental protection, with special emphasis on scientific and technological aspects. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad or jr or sr standing. Not open for credit applicable to the JD degree or students with credit for Nat Res 752. |
| 753* Soil Mineralogy U G 5 |
| | Theory and application of methods for analyzing minerals in soil environments, including X-ray, thin section, electron optical, thermal, and wet chemical techniques. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 15 cr hrs selected from: 300.01 or Agronomy 240, 550 or Agronomy 550, 680 or Agronomy 680, Geol Sci 121, 212, 621, 637, Chem 121-123, 211. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 750. |
| 756 Rehabilitation/Restoration of Ecosystems U G 3 |
| | Intermediate-level course dealing with ecosystems drastically disturbed by human impacts and strategies employed to rehabilitate and restore them for long-term biological productivity and use. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Sr or grad standing; 201, 203 or Nat Res 201, 203 and 20 additional hrs in natural resources or natural science; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 756. |
| 760 Ecosystem Modeling U G 5 |
| | Development and simulation of ecological models for natural resource/ecosystem management; conceptual and symbolic models, simulation techniques on main frame and microcomputers. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Arr. Prereq: Math 151 and EEOB 413.01 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 760. |
| 761* Soil Biochemistry U G 4 |
| | Soil biochemical techniques, elemental transformations, biologically active compounds, pesticide metabolism, and fate of genetic materials in soils. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 300.01 or Soil Sci 300.01, Chem 231, Biochem 511. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 760. |
| 770 Watershed Ecology and Restoration U G 4 |
| | Fundamental ecological processes affecting streams, wetlands, and rivers at the watershed scale and the emerging roles of restoration and adaptive management in disturbed aquatic ecosystems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 hr lecture, field trips. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 770. |
| 797 Interdepartmental Seminar U G 1-5 |
| | Two or more departments may collaborate in presenting seminars in subjects of mutual interest; topics to be announced. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. |
| 798 Current Topics in Environmental Science and Engineering U G 1 |
| | Seminar course which presents current research findings on environmental quality and pollution control. |
| | Au, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl. Prereq: Grad standing in eng, sci, nat res, agr; or permission of instructor. Not available for simultaneous credit as Civil En 798. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. Cross-listed in Civil Engineering. |
| 799 Current Topics in Environment and Engineering U G 1 |
| | Summer seminar which presents research, management and policy of topics in science, environment and engineering. |
| | Su Qtr. 1.5-hrs/wk, 5 week term. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. Taught at Franz Theodore Stone Laboratory. This course is graded S/U. |
| 800 Research in Natural Resources G 3 |
| | The use of science and research to address natural resource problems; development of a thesis proposal. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 800. This course is graded S/U. |
| 812 Spatial Methods in Natural Resources G 3 |
| | Spatial analysis methods for natural resources data in small scale settings. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl. Prereq: A graduate course in Statistics. |
| 822* Quantitative Methods for Natural Resources G 5 |
| | Multivariate statistical methods used by natural resource scientists to study environmental relationships of plants and animals. Analytical methods are explained with real Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife data sets. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr lec, 1 4-hr lab. Prereq: Stat 530 or equiv and grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 822. Not recommended for first-year Master's students. Offered even numbered years. |
| 835 Ecosystem Management Policy G 5 |
| | Theory and practice of integrating natural and social science for managing watersheds, forests, and regions. Foundations, adoption, and potential future for this emerging natural resources paradigm. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 835. Service learning may include off-campus field experience. |
| 851* Human Dimensions Theory Building in Natural Resources G 4 |
| | Explores fundamental concepts in human dimensions theory building related to natural resources. Bridges qualitative and quantitative research approaches, applied to developing a practice thesis proposal. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 851. |
| 861 Property, Land Information, and Environment G 4 |
| | Institutional, legal, economic, and social aspects of geographic and land information system development in government and private organizations. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Nat Res 861. |
| 871^* Advanced Soil Physics G 3 |
| | Moisture, gaseous, and thermal processes and regimes in vegetated soils and their influences on plant growth. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 671 or Soil Sci 671 and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 871. |
| 872* Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Soils G 3 |
| | A study of the surface and colloid chemistries of soils, sediments, and reference mineral systems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 772.01 or 772.02 or Agronomy 772.01 or Agronomy 772.02 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Soil Sci 872. |
| 880 Natural Resources Seminar G 1 |
| | Required of all graduate students in natural resources. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |
| 893 Advanced Individual Studies G 1-5 |
| | Individual studies in selected areas not otherwise offered in natural resources. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Grad standing and permission of instructor. Not for use by PhD candidates who have passed the general examination. Not more than 10 hrs of any 693 and/or any 893 will apply toward the master's degree. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |
| 894 Advanced Group Studies G 2-5 |
| | Advanced group studies in the nature and management of natural resources. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| 897 Research Proposal Symposium G 1 |
| | A symposium for graduate students to present thesis and dissertation proposals. |
| | Sp Qtr. Arr. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 899 Seminars on Special Topics in Natural Resources |
| | Seminar on special topics in natural resources. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cr per contact hr. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 160 cr hrs, each subdivision repeatable to 20 cr hrs. |
| | 899.01 Fish and Wildlife Management G 2-5 |
| | | Seminar on special topics in fish and wildlife ecology and management. |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| | 899.02 Watershed Ecology and Management G 2-5 |
| | | Seminar on special topics in watershed ecology and management. |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| | 899.03 Environmental Science G 2-5 |
| | | Seminar on special topics in environmental science. |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| | 899.04 Soil Science G 2-5 |
| | | Seminar on special topics in soil science. |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| | 899.05 Forest Science and Management G 2-5 |
| | | Seminar on special topics in forest science and management. |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| | 899.06 Environmental Policy and Decision-Making G 2-5 |
| | | Seminar on special topics in environmental policy and decision-making. |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| | 899.07 Environmental Education and Communication G 2-5 |
| | | Seminar on special topics in environmental education and communication. |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| | 899.08 Parks and Recreation Management G 2-5 |
| | | Seminar on special topics in parks and recreation management. |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| 985* Research Paradigms G 5 |
| | An examination of research paradigms and techniques used in the disciplines involved in natural resource science and management. |
| | Au Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: PhD standing or permission of instructor. Required of all OOAK PhD students in Natural Resources. |
| 993 Individual Studies |
| | Special problems in soil science not included in regular courses. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. |
| | 993.01 Soil Science Instruction G 3,5 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 993.02 Special Problems G 3,5 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 997 Advanced Seminar in Natural Resources G 1 |
| | Advanced seminar on current topics in Natural Resources science and management. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. Required of all students seeking the OOAK PhD in Natural Resources. This course is graded S/U. |
| 999 Research G 1-18 |
| | Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |